Creating Callable Objects Webdynpro

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Creating a CallableObject: Web DynproForm


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Ty p o g r a p h i c C o n v e n t i o n s

Type Style Represents

Example Text Words or characters quoted fromthe screen. These include fieldnames, screen titles,pushbuttons labels, menunames, menu paths, and menuoptions.

Cross-references to otherdocumentation.

Example text Emphasized words or phrases inbody text, graphic titles, andtable titles.

EXAMPLE TEXT Technical names of systemobjects. These include reportnames, program names,transaction codes, table names,and key concepts of aprogramming language whenthey are surrounded by bodytext, for example, SELECT andINCLUDE.

Example text Output on the screen. Thisincludes file and directory namesand their paths, messages,names of variables andparameters, source text, andnames of installation, upgradeand database tools.

Example text Exact user entry. These arewords or characters that youenter in the system exactly asthey appear in thedocumentation.

Variable user entry. Anglebrackets indicate that youreplace these words andcharacters with appropriateentries to make entries in thesystem.

EXAMPLE TEXT Keys on the keyboard, forexample, F2 or ENTER .

I c o n s

Icon Meaning

Caution

Example

Note

Recommendation

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ContentsScenario..................................................................................................................................... 2

About This Document................................................................................................................ 2 General prerequisites ......................................................................................................... 2 Approaches to build up our model ..................................................................................... 2 Applicable Releases........................................................................................................... 2 Disclaimer........................................................................................................................... 2

The Step By Step Solution ........................................................................................................ 3 Entering basic data............................................................................................................. 4 Adding form elements ........................................................................................................ 5


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ScenarioWeb Dynpro Form Callable Objects make it possible to create forms within GuidedProcedures Design Time. In this simple example, a Time-off request form will be created.

About This DocumentBy using a Web Dynpro Forms Callable Object, you can create simple screens without usinganything other than the Portal.

General prerequisitesYou need to have CAF GP installed.

Approaches to build up our modelYou are free to choose either the top-down approach and create the Process, Block, andAction and then insert a new callable object; or you can start with the callable object firstwithout having any other model item.

Top-down approach

In this case you create all the Design Time objects (Process, Block, and Action) that willmake use of this callable object beforehand.

Bottom-up approach

In this case you create the callable object first and insert it into the embedding Design Timeobjects later.

Applicable Releases

This tutorial is compatible with the following release Beginning with SAP NetWeaver 2004sSPS07.

DisclaimerAny software coding and/or code lines / strings ("Code") included in this documentation areonly examples and are not intended to be used in a productive system environment. TheCode is only intended better explain and visualize the syntax and phrasing rules of certaincoding. SAP does not warrant the correctness and completeness of the Code given herein,and SAP shall not be liable for errors or damages caused by the usage of the Code, except ifsuch damages were caused by SAP intentionally or grossly negligent.


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The Step By Step SolutionOpen your Enterprise Portal via http://:/irj/portal, navigate to tab GuidedProcedures and to tab Design Time .

1. In the left You Can section of thescreen, choose Create CallableObject to open the Callable ObjectDesign Time.


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Entering basic data1. In the first screen select the type of

callable object: Web Dynpro Form .

Enter the basic data for the callableobject:

Name

Description

Language

Location (Click the Choose button to select the folder for thelocation)

Click Next .

2. Now you can add and remove formelements.

To add an element, click Add . Adrop-down list will appear where youcan select the type of form elementyou want to add.

To remove an element, clickRemove. To remove a singleelement, first select it by clicking onits radio button on the left.


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Adding form elements3. Try adding an input field by clicking

Add , and then Add Input Field fromthe drop-down list.

4. Fill the input fields as displayed tocreate a form element of typestring

Notes:Read only: Indicates that this input fieldcannot be changed during runtime.

Optional: indicates that the user candecide whether to give a value or notduring runtime.

5. When completed, press Create .


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9. Fill the required fields as shown instep 7).

10. To create the second form elementof type date repeat steps 8 and 9.

11. The result so far should look likethis:

12. Now try adding a Dropdown Field by

clicking on Add , and then AddDropdown Field in the drop-downlist.

13. Fill the input fields as shown:


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14. To create new entries (value types)for the drop-down press Add Entry.

15. Enter the data as displayed

16. When completed, press Create , tocreate the form element.

17. The result is should to be asdisplayed.


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18. Try creating additional form elements based on the data provided below.

Element ID Label Values

Radio ButtonGroup

paid Paid YES

NO

Checkbox

Group

approval Approval Required

Button submit Submit -

19. Press Add and select Add RadioButton Group from the menu bar.

20. Enter the field displayed as shown.

21. Press Add Entry to create theentries as shown for Radio ButtonID and Radio Button Label.


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22. To create a check box group, pressAdd and select Add CheckboxGroup.

23. Enter the field displayed as shown.

24. Press Add Entry to create theentries shown for Checkbox ID andCheckbox Label

25. Press Create.

26. To create a Button, press Add andselect Add Button.


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27. Enter the required fields and pressCreate.

28. The resulting form should look likethis:

Click Next to continue.

29. Your Callable Object is nowcomplete. Click Finish and Open to

save and open it. If you started withthe top-down approach, press theFinish button.


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30. On the screen that appears, youcan test and activate your CallableObject.

To test, click on the Test tab on thebottom pane.

To activate click on the Activatebutton ( ).


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